Job Gains Down From September
The October 2020 jobs report shows the economy added 638,000 jobs, but while the jobs rebound continues, the pace has slowed, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said.
Esper’s Farewell: ‘Do the Right Thing’
Offering parting advice to “do the right thing,” former DefSec Mark Esper also says he was no “yes man” to President Trump.
Tobacco-Free Living Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Tobacco-Free Living Action Team will meet from 11 am-noon Tuesday, November 17.
Trump Tweets DefSec Esper Is ‘Terminated’
DefSec Mark Esper got the boot on Monday. President Donald Trump made the announcement in a Tweet. Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will be the acting secretary.
Town Hosts Veterans Day Virtual Celebration
While the annual Veterans Day celebration will look differently in 2020 because of COVID-19 precautions, the St. Mary’s County commissioners and the Leonardtown commissioners will present a virtual celebration of the nation’s heroes on Nov. 11.
Tech Bridge Returns to TechPort
Tech Bridge @ TechPort hosts a discussion of Education Partnership Agreements, Nov. 12, 1 – 1:30 pm, with Theresa C. Shafer, director of Engineering Education and Research Partnerships, and John Barkyoumb, director of Strategic Relations at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division.
Where Biden Stands on Defense Issues
President-elect Joe Biden is no stranger to international leadership, and he has a track record on international relations and national security issues. Here’s how he differs from President Trump on the defense budget, the Middle East, personal relationship with the military, NATO, and nuclear weapons.
Boeing Hosts MQ-25 Simulation Training for Pax Team
US Navy aviators are already learning how to “fly” the MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueler even before the first air vehicle comes off the production line.
Virtual Event Topic Is Youth Mentoring
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership invites youth mentoring programs in St. Mary’s County to a free virtual event featuring speakers from Maryland Mentor from 5 to 6 pm Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
